File Extension Library


.WMP File Extension

  • Developer by: Microsoft
  • Category: Raster Image Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .WMP files and how to open them?

Can't open .WMP file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .WMP file.

What is a .WMP file extension?

.WMP file extension is created by Microsoft. .WMP has been classified as Raster Image Files. The format of .WMP file is Binary.

.WMP is Windows Media Photo File

Windows Media Photo, or "WMPhoto," image format developed by Microsoft; stores a raster image in a format similar to a .JPG; supports black and white, RGB, CMYK, or multi-channel graphic formats; also supports lossy and lossless compression optimized for digital photos.

WMP files also use the .WDP extension.

NOTE: Windows Media Photo is now known as HD Photo, which uses the .HDP extension.

List of all softwares that can open the Windows Media Photo File
Windows
Microsoft Windows Photo Gallery
Microsoft Windows Live Photo Gallery
Alchemy Mindworks Graphic Workshop Professional
Adobe Photoshop with HD Photo plugin
Mac
Adobe Photoshop with HD Photo plugin

How to fix problems with .WMP files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .WMP files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .WMP file format
  2. You need to check the .WMP file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)